Motus Mentis

Well, it appears Anthony Weiner’s vacated House seat has gone to Republican Bob Turner, in what various media outlets are calling an “upset” (despite polls consistently having shown Turner as the front-runner). The race was widely seen as a referendum on the Obama presidency, and is sure to foment further dissent within the already restive Democratic ranks. There is a growing possibility, it seems, of a primary challenge in 2012 [cough] -Hillary!- [cough] — and Mr. Obama’s gathering discomfiture is evident in a new website, AttackWatch.com, where apparatchiks can report suspicious opinions. (As seen on TV!)